Plaskett Creek Campground

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Sand Dollar Day Use
PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Sand Dollar Day Use

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Restrooms Restrooms

About Plaskett Creek Campground

Plaskett Creek Campground offers a beautiful location just minutes from Sand Dollar Beach, one of the largest and most popular beaches in central California. The campground gives visitors access to a variety of outdoor activities, including water play and exploration of the surrounding hills and forests. The family-friendly campground offers comfortably equipped sites, allowing anyone to enjoy a relaxing stay in the Los Padres National Forest.

Available sites

38 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer
Water Activities

Water Activities

Spring Summer Fall

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

38 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 006, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 026, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 027, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 028, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 029, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 030, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 031, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
🚐 032, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 033, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 034, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 035, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 036, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 037, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 038, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 039, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 040, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 041, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 042, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ 043, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ GS1, Loop: PLAS Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ GS2, Loop: PLAS Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ GS3, Loop: PLAS Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly

Reviews

1152 reviews

Summary

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Plaskett Creek Campground offers a beautiful, peaceful setting just a short walk from Sand Dollar Beach, making it a great spot for camping. Many visitors praised the friendly camp hosts and the spacious, scenic environment, ideal for families and pets. However, the campground faces criticism due to the lack of potable water and restroom facilities, with porta potties being the only option, which some found unsatisfactory.

Based on guest feedback

4.3

Overall rating

Based on 1152 reviews

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5 stars 61.0% (703)
4 stars 19.2% (221)
3 stars 10.8% (124)
2 stars 4.2% (48)
1 star 4.9% (56)

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Debra D

Verified

October 5, 2022 Stayed at: 037, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

None of the Flush toilets were operational!! The porta potty’s were disgusting!!!! Had not been emptied or cleaned from friday to tuesday!!!!!!!! They were almost full, dirty and no toilet paper!!!!!

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Franco G

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October 9, 2022 Stayed at: GS1, Loop: PLAS

We paid for a big, grassy campsite with back-in parking. Instead, we found a dirt-only, small group campsite mostly on an incline, with no water close by and a huge staircase between the parking lot and the site. Not recommended

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Franco G

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October 9, 2022 Stayed at: GS1, Loop: PLAS

We paid for a big, grassy campsite with back-in parking. Instead, we found a dirt-only, small group campsite mostly on an incline, with no water close by and a huge staircase between the parking lot and the site. Not recommended

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Helena L

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October 14, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

I love Plaskett Creek! It's always been one of my favorite campgrounds in California. I was excited to see the changes over the years to modern toilets from the old pit toilets. That was a real treat. Sad that there is a water issue now and we have to use porta potties! I noticed it has become a huge surfer destination and it is fun to see all the families with their children. For the most part those families seem conscious of the sacred environment, however, some are not and leave behind a lot of unnecessary waste like plastic and cans. I found trash in the area behind the trees at campsite 38. Bummer! I have been coming to this campground for decades now, since 1984, and have seen firsthand the huge amount of people who converge here now. I hope I can keep coming without seeing the trash those neighbors continuously leave behind. I love this stretch of the California coast and would love to see it left pristine for the generations to come. My daughter has been coming here too since she was 4 years old and also loves this place. Thank you for continuing the progress mindfully. Thank you to the staff who run a tight ship at Plaskett with love and consciousness. Especially thank you to the firefighters who continually keep this area of the coast protected and safe! I encourage all future campers to take all recyclable materials home with you to discard and stay away from single use plastic if possible. Happy regards to all future campers let's protect Plaskett Creek campgound like it was your own home because it is. Blessings

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Helena L

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October 14, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

I love Plaskett Creek! It's always been one of my favorite campgrounds in California. I was excited to see the changes over the years to modern toilets from the old pit toilets. That was a real treat. Sad that there is a water issue now and we have to use porta potties! I noticed it has become a huge surfer destination and it is fun to see all the families with their children. For the most part those families seem conscious of the sacred environment, however, some are not and leave behind a lot of unnecessary waste like plastic and cans. I found trash in the area behind the trees at campsite 38. Bummer! I have been coming to this campground for decades now, since 1984, and have seen firsthand the huge amount of people who converge here now. I hope I can keep coming without seeing the trash those neighbors continuously leave behind. I love this stretch of the California coast and would love to see it left pristine for the generations to come. My daughter has been coming here too since she was 4 years old and also loves this place. Thank you for continuing the progress mindfully. Thank you to the staff who run a tight ship at Plaskett with love and consciousness. Especially thank you to the firefighters who continually keep this area of the coast protected and safe! I encourage all future campers to take all recyclable materials home with you to discard and stay away from single use plastic if possible. Happy regards to all future campers let's protect Plaskett Creek campgound like it was your own home because it is. Blessings

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Luis G

Verified

October 25, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

2 nights in a row a generator was on from 6pm until midnight and then started again from 7am to 10am in the morning.
How do you expect people to relax under those conditions, the host should be penalized for not complying with your own rules.
I just simply don't understand how can you charge, knowing in advanced that you don't have the conditions to offer a relax and quite stay.

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Luis G

Verified

October 25, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

2 nights in a row a generator was on from 6pm until midnight and then started again from 7am to 10am in the morning.
How do you expect people to relax under those conditions, the host should be penalized for not complying with your own rules.
I just simply don't understand how can you charge, knowing in advanced that you don't have the conditions to offer a relax and quite stay.

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Sadie B

Verified

October 26, 2022 Stayed at: 031, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

Camp host was super friendly and helpful. Views were incredible and the campsite I had was very spacious. Access to the ocean trails were super convenient and incredibly beautiful.

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Location & Directions for Plaskett Creek Campground

, Big Sur, CA 93920 United States

Elevation: 118 ft

Getting There

Hwy 1 is TEMPORARILY CLOSED from the Monterey area

From San Luis Obispo, travel north on Highway 1 for approximately 65 mi to the campground.

Nearest town

Big Sur, CA - 34 mi

About 52 min to downtown

Highway access

Plaskett Creek Campground is accessible via Highway 1, approximately 65 miles north from San Luis Obispo.

Near Pinnacles National Park

The closest entrance is: West Entrance

Approximate drive: 49.9 mi · over 1 hr (86 min)

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Last updated: October 24, 2026

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Nearby city: Salinas, CA

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Elevation: 354 ft

Best Season: Summer, Fall

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